Faith Tourism in England and Scotland leaves behind unforgettable experiences

It has to be said that ‘faith tourism’ is not just a passing fad that travelers want to experience.  Considering that people have always travelled far and near to visit and worship since biblical times faith tourism is an age old practice repackaged innovatively for modern travelers. To experience first-hand the unique and blissful experience of a faith tour, one of the most visit those parts of England and Scotland that revivalist preachers have habited for some unforgettable experiences in one’s life. 

Seek Professional Tour Management Services

You could plan or seek professional tour management service providers to plan a tour to visit places that preachers such John Wesley and George Whitefiled have left a lasting impression.

The journey should begin from London with a visit to Wesley’s Chapel. John Wesley is regarded the most significant and influential Protestant leader following the Reformation. He is credited to have started the Methodish Church. After the service at Wesley’s Chapel you could take guided tours around the Museum of Methodism as well as visit Wesley’s home and gravesite. Another must visit site in the vicinity is the Aldersgate Memorial, where Wesley experienced, in 1738, his conversion.

The next most important place to visit is the Westminster Abbey. As popular for its magnificent architecture as its historical significance, Westminister Abbey is very dear to the royal family of Great Britain.

Oxford and Bath

This should be followed by a visit to places like Oxford. Famous for Christian history and writers like C.S.Lewis and one could even visit his former home, The Kilns. Another landmark church here is the Holy Trinity Church and the Christ Church College and Cathedral, which John as well as Charles Wesley attended.

The place to visit would have to be Bath, the famous social town with its graceful Georgian architecture, lovely cafes are both delightful and thought-provoking. The must see places here are the Roman Baths and Museum and the famous Pump Room.

Another center for Evangelical Christianity in the area is Bristol. It was famous for being an important center for evangelical Christianity during the Early Modern Age (18^th and 19^th centuries). You will also find ‘the oldest Methodist meeting house in Britain’ here at ‘The New Room,’ at John Wesley’s Chapel. A visit to Charles Wesley’s House will reveal the 7,000 hymns he wrote there.

A little further away is Gloucester, famous as the birthplace of George Whitefield, the fiery preacher who lead, ’The Great Awakening’ for religious reform in England and its numerous colonies such as Americas. The St. Mary de Crypt Church, where Whitefield was baptized and later become his place for first sermon, is a must visit here.

Poignant Edinburgh

 Next is Edinburgh, a placed steeped in Reformation History. It was from St.Giles Church that John Knox preached during Reformation. And it was through the efforts of such religious reform that the once overly corrupt areas of Scotland were lead back into the fold, through Bible preaching by Patrick Hamilton, John Knox and George Wishart.

The Scottish Highlands make a lasting impression on you, and even as you leave Edinburgh you carry with you unforgettable experiences of your faith tour in England and Scotland.

By TravelMole Staff Writter